Unlike permed bangs and neon everything, this recipe for The Best Fruit Dip Ever has stood the test of time. My family and I have been eating this sweet and yummy dip recipe since the 80s!
Fruit Dip is a mixture of softened cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, and orange juice concentrate. The texture is super whippy while the flavor is best described as marshmallow cheesecake meets orange creamsicle.
DROOL.
Serve Fruit Dip with fresh fruits, berries, and dippers…or a giant spoon!
Fruit Dip Ingredients
- Marshmallow Fluff. Also known as Marshmallow Creme. I prefer using the “Marshmallow Fluff” brand of marshmallow creme, found at World Market, as it’s gluten free.
- Softened Cream Cheese. I use 1/3 less fat cream cheese in this recipe though full fat is awesome too. It’s important that your cream cheese is VERY SOFT before mixing with the other ingredients otherwise you can end up with little lumps. Leave it out for several hours to soften.
- Orange Juice Concentrate. A couple tablespoons of frozen then thawed orange juice concentrate takes this fruit dip from incredible to phenomenal. Use the remaining concentrate to make a jug of OJ!
Why is My Fruit Dip Lumpy?
If your cream cheese is not totally soft at room temperature, your dip can end up with little lumps. It will taste fine, but a smooth and creamy dip is part of the presentation! If you DO have little lumps, let the dip sit out for 20 minutes then blast through it again with a hand held mixer fitted with regular beaters, or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
Fresh Fruit DippersÂ
I can’t think of a type of fruit or berry that wouldn’t be delicious dolloped with some of this yummy cream cheese dip, though we’ve always served it with the following:
- Grapes
- Strawberries
- Pineapple chunks
- Apple slices
- Blackberries
- Graham crackers
- Nilla wafers
Make Ahead of Time
Fruit Dip can be made several days ahead of time. Let the dip sit out for 20 minutes or so then give it a big stir and set out with dippers. It will last several days in the fridge after serving.
How to Make This Recipe
Like I said, all you need is 3 ingredients to make fruit dip:
- Cream cheese that’s been softened to room temperature.
- Marshmallow fluff/Marshmallow Creme
- Frozen orange juice concentrate that’s been thawed.
Scoop the marshmallow fluff into a large bowl then microwave for 15 seconds. Next add the softened cream cheese and orange juice concentrate then whisk until very smooth. Feel free to use electric beaters if you want it to come together even faster.
Chill for several hours or overnight then scoop the dip into a serving bowl and present with all your favorite fruits and berries. I hope you love this totally yummy and easy fruit dip recipe – enjoy!
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The Best Fruit Dip Ever
Description
The Best Fruit Dip Ever is made from 3 everyday ingredients. Pair this easy fruit dip recipe with your favorite fresh fruit and dig in!
Ingredients
- 7oz gluten-free marshmallow fluff
- 8oz 1/3 less-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- Fruit for dipping: strawberries, grapes, pineapple, apples, berries, melon
Directions
- Spoon marshmallow fluff into a large, microwave safe mixing bowl then microwave for 15 seconds. Add softened cream cheese and orange juice concentrate then whisk or beat with an electric hand mixer until very smooth. Chill for several hours or overnight. Serve with assorted fruit.
Notes
- Be sure your cream cheese is very, VERY soft before making this recipe! If your dip has little cream cheese lumps, let the dip sit on the counter for 20-30 minutes then whip again.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
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Used to make this all the time…but used almond extract instead of o.j.. Soooo good
I’m not sure what I did wrong but I used all the right ingredients except I use regular cream cheese and not less fat cream cheese. i spent 30mins and an electric beater to try and get it to smooth out and it never did. It looks like and has the texture of cottage cheese. Uggg…. This was for my daughter’s 2nd grade end of year school party.. I guess when all else fails Cool Whip…. I wish I could post a picture of the watermelon pirate ship I made filled with fruit this was going to be the dip for it any advice for anyone I let it sit out for several hours before I did it to make sure everything was soft
I’m sorry to hear that, Kelsy! The cottage cheese appearance you mentioned is normal as you begin to whisk, though it always smooths out for me (you can see the transformation in the video above.) I would ensure the cream cheese you’re using doesn’t have an excess of stabalizers and/or has been left out for several hours before attempting to whip. You can always microwave the dip for 10-20 seconds to help smooth it out too.
What do you do with the rest of the concentrate since it doesn’t use it all?
Make the orange juice :)
Hi this sounds yum…we got have that concentrate(frozen) in our country. Anything else that can be used?
Very easy to make. Taste really good not to sweet.
I just made this now, it took about 15 minutes to make, so easy, and a quick taste and it’s Amazing! I’m serving it tonight with friends, I can’t wait to see what they say!
I hope they loved it, Vikki – thanks so much for your recipe rating!
Sounds great. Do you think it would work with lemonade or limeade concentrate?
Finally found a place to get recipe that are easy.
Wow! Can’t wait for the strawberry season to come so I can try this fruit dip :)
We LOVE this dip at our house! For March Madness we made soft pretzels with cinnamon/sugar on top rather than salt, and this was the perfect dip for them. (plus all the fruits) :)
OH. YUM. A magical combo – great idea!!
Oh my, yum! You are right, this would be perfect for Easter! I can imagine people of all ages eating it right up!
Love this dip, I’ve made this for years. I always have it at our summer get togethers!
So glad to hear it, Robin! Thanks for your feedback and recipe review!
Can you use regular cream cheese and not low fat?
Sure!
Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe . And who knew…only 3 ingredients !! I used the whipped cream cheese which made it so easy to whisk together . I made it Thursday evening for our Friday family pizza and movie night (myself , two adult daughters and one son-in-law) . My one daughter supplied the fruit… strawberries , pineapple , green grapes and kiwi . We put it in a 4-sectioned serving tray with the dip in the middle…a great-looking and delicious tray to take to any type of gathering ! This is definitely a keeper and will be making it again !!
Thank you so much for your feedback, Cindy! Sounds like such a fun night, too! :)
This sounds like a delicious dip recipe ! I definitely plan on making it . Was wondering if you could use regular (not frozen) orange juice and if so , how much ! ?
Hi Cindy! I would only recommend using the concentrate as using prepared OJ would thin the dip out too much. You could try using orange marmalade instead of the juice concentrate if you have that on hand!
Can you prepare this ahead of time? Fridge over night?
You bet!
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I have made this dip for years, we all LOVE it !!
I make this fruit dip too but I just use 2 tbsp OJ straight out of the bottle . Still yummy and I always get compliments.
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